cephalosporins Flashcards
1
Q
what do cephalosporins treat
A
septicaemia, pneumonia, meningitis, biliary-tract infections, peritonitis, and urinary-tract infections.
2
Q
are cephalosporins narrow or broad spectrum
A
broad
3
Q
how are cephalosporins excreted
A
renally
4
Q
which cephalosporins penetrate CSF
A
cefotaxime and ceftriaxone are suitable cephalosporins for infections of the CNS (e.g meningitis).
5
Q
which cephalosporins should be avoided in penicillin allergy
A
cefaclor, cefadroxil, cefalexin, cefradine, and ceftaroline fosamil should be avoided.
6
Q
which cephalosporins can be used with caution in penicillin allergy
A
cefixime, cefotaxime, ceftazidime, ceftriaxone, or cefuroxime
